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P. BERETTA
A SCARCE 28-BORE 'MOD. 486 BY MARC NEWSON' SINGLE-TRIGGER ROUNDED-BAR TRIGGERPLATE-ACTION EJECTOR, serial no. MN0049D,
for 2016, 28in. 'Excelsior H.S.A. steel' nitro barrels, the rib engraved 'BERETTA', 2 3/4in. chambers, multichokes (with spares), characteristic toplever, automatic safety with integral barrel selector switch, the receiver tail lowered to accommodate the stock forming a wooden 'bridge' over the steel, screwless triggerguard, full coverage of 5-axis laser engraving, elegantly defined Asian dragons entwined with fine floral motifs in relief against a finely matted background, the underside relief engraved with the Beretta trademark and signed 'Marc Newson', 14 5/8in. boldly-figured stock, slender fore-end chequered and decorated en suite and with ejector/non-ejector selector switch, weight 6lb. 1oz., in its orange cloth coated case, the interior with blue baize lining and signature lid detail
Provenance: With the kind permission of the Directors of Beretta, please see below for their narrative on their collaboration with Marc Newson CBE:
"Designed by one of the most influential designers in the world
Born in Sydney, Australia, in 1963, Marc Newson is one of the world's most famous industrial designers and has been included in Time magazine's list of the 100 most influential people. Several of his works are stored at MOMA in New York and the Centre Pompidou in Paris. His collaboration with Beretta has resulted in a version of a 486 side-by-side shotgun that embodies the essence of a timeless gun combined with the constant pursuit of innovation.
A seamless profile
The traditional tail of the receiver has been lowered allowing the wood to separate the receiver and the safety like a wooden bridge over the steel. The opening lever is immediately recognizable and has been specially conceived to emphasize its independence from the rest of the shotgun. The 486 by Marc Newson inserts the trigger guard into a milled guide, without screws, maximizing the aesthetic value of the component. The leaner and streamlined forend emphasizes the slimness and lightness of the gun.
Exclusive engravings
Inspired by Asian art and the tradition of pheasant hunting, the appearance of the 486 by Marc Newson is characterized by a unique engraving, made with 5-axis laser technology, which allows you to engrave the entire surface of the action frame and enhance every single detail.
However, special customization options are also available, so as to add a unique touch to a firearm with an incomparable design.
"To be asked to design for Beretta, one of the oldest companies in the world
with roots in the Italian Renaissance, has been a great honour.
During the production of my design in the Beretta workshops,
I was able to observe the fascinating mix of traditional skills the craftsmen used
combined with the most impressive state-of-the-art engineering processes,
including the use of intricate X-ray equipment, sophisticated laser technology and robotics."
Marc Newson
Other Notes: Marc Newson CBE is renowned for being one of the most influential designers of his generation. He has lived and worked in Sydney, Tokyo and Paris and is now a long term resident of the UK.
Covering a wide range of genres and disciplines from furniture and luxury goods to technology, marine, aviation and automotive design. Marc has also worked with companies such as Ferrari, Dom Perignon, Hermes, Nike, Jaeger le Coultre, Mont Blanc and Louis Vuitton. He was also Creative Director for Quantas Airways and Designer for Special Projects at Apple (with a key involvement in the design of the Apple Watch)
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Estimate £10,000-15,000
S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act